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LOL...he was signed by the Saints to back up to Brees and brought in by Andy Reid to back up Smith. So two really good coaches think he's qualified to be the primary back-up and "help the starting QB with film study", but he's not good enough to for the Chargers.

Right.

The same coaches who brought him in every time, also let him go. No one said he is not talented or qualified. But he wants to be more than a back up.

So why do you think, Eagles HC who handpicked him to sign him for big money from KCC (the coach was in KC year before) letting him go after paying him 5 mil and pay another 5 mil for a new back up in Foles?

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little surprised that neither if not both of Oliver and Hillman are not in the Chargers plans for next season ?? Lynn must like (I know Charge! does) Farrow & AW.

if we're gonna overpay for an RFA, would rather put my money after an OT and Christopher Hubbard rather than an RB.... isn't Andre Ellington an URFA ??

and not so excited to be giving up a fifth rounder either as that was Jatavis Brown last year, and this year there's the possibility of landing someone like safety Tedric Thompson, if not an OG like Aviante Collins or a DT like DJ Jones.

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@tackle, thinkin' the best move would be to draft Ramczyk and move Okung to RT, and would much prefer Tyreek to Tyler Johnstone.... would also let Hairston go in favor of the abovementioned RFA Christian Hubbard.

@guard am not against retaining Orlando, at least until Tuerk shows as to whether or not he can handle our power scheme if that's still the case.... would also be looking to the draft and Dorian Johnson as our potential successor to Slauson/Franklin, and.... not counting on Donovan Clark nor Wiggins there, and would let Pulley slide over to center.

@center, am looking at Pulley to be our longterm answer there, albeit not against keeping Slauson there for a bit if we go Franklin (or Dorian) & Tuerk @guard.... am also fine w/Nick Mangold if that makes us a better squad, and gives Pulley some more time w/things (and keeps Slauson @guard).

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The same coaches who brought him in every time, also let him go. No one said he is not talented or qualified. But he wants to be more than a back up.

So why do you think, Eagles HC who handpicked him to sign him for big money from KCC (the coach was in KC year before) letting him go after paying him 5 mil and pay another 5 mil for a new back up in Foles?

Because they already have their QB of the future and he became an overpaid back-up? That's not his fault, that's the Eagles idiotic front office not knowing what the **** they are doing.

You are making zero sense. Just because Philly brought him in as a starter and paid him such, doesn't mean the kid is a cancer. You have NO idea what he was promised when he signed with the Eagles. What did they do? They went out and brought in Bradford AND drafted a rookie. If he was such a cancer, strange they kept him as the back-up all season don't you think?

I strongly doubt there are many QBs in the league who don't think they can't start if given the chance. Of course he wants to be a starter, he probably also sees the writing on the wall. There are maybe 4 or 5 teams looking for a starting QB right now. He is not being handed the reigns at any of them.

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Because they already have their QB of the future and he became an overpaid back-up? That's not his fault, that's the Eagles idiotic front office not knowing what the **** they are doing.

You are making zero sense. Just because Philly brought him in as a starter and paid him such, doesn't mean the kid is a cancer. You have NO idea what he was promised when he signed with the Eagles. What did they do? They went out and brought in Bradford AND drafted a rookie. If he was such a cancer, strange they kept him as the back-up all season don't you think?

I strongly doubt there are many QBs in the league who don't think they can't start if given the chance. Of course he wants to be a starter, he probably also sees the writing on the wall. There are maybe 4 or 5 teams looking for a starting QB right now. He is not being handed the reigns at any of them.

If there is competition at Running back, TE, WR, OL, DL - why not back up QB? And if there is a guy like Chase Daniels - not saying he would beat out Rivers - but maybe Rivers would be minding his P's and Q's a slightly bit better to push Rivers to be better - that might help Rivers too.

Consciously, subconsciously, Rivers knows nobody is going to beat him out with the current group of QBs. Might be nice to have a guy in Daniels who might just be a better back up than anybody Rivers has had in quite some time. Up his game...

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If paying Chase Daniel or another back up 3 or 5 mil to hold a clipboard behind Rivers over Clemens for vet min, makes you guys sleep well at night? Well it doesnt seem to matter to a lot of NFL teams. Having a good, well paid back ups.

Same teams that pay their back ups, keep doing it - Eagles and Chiefs.

Look around and see how many teams really pay their backups good money? Saints have McCown brother. Sure they wasted a few draft picks to find heir apparent.

But teams know if their starter gets hurt, the season is over. Guys like Daniel wont make much difference.

Seahawks have Boykin who was UDFA. Pats always use draft picks in 2nd or 3rd or later rds to find back ups. Yes, they have burned through a few until they found jimmy G.

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If paying Chase Daniel or another back up 3 or 5 mil to hold a clipboard behind Rivers over Clemens for vet min, makes you guys sleep well at night? Well it doesnt seem to matter to a lot of NFL teams. Having a good, well paid back ups.

Same teams that pay their back ups, keep doing it - Eagles and Chiefs.

Look around and see how many teams really pay their backups good money? Saints have McCown brother. Sure they wasted a few draft picks to find heir apparent.

But teams know if their starter gets hurt, the season is over. Guys like Daniel wont make much difference.

Seahawks have Boykin who was UDFA.

I would take Josh McCown over Kellen Clemens

Don't need to break the bank -- just hoping they have said his name in a room and discussed it. Maybe reach out to an agent - just "checking the boxes" being diligent.

I get the Bolts just can't sign anybody and be haphazard in building their team - but I don't see how trying to upgrade back up QB is a big thing.

EDIT: Patriots, who are just having a very good offseason, signed Burkhead.

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If paying Chase Daniel or another back up 3 or 5 mil to hold a clipboard behind Rivers over Clemens for vet min, makes you guys sleep well at night? Well it doesnt seem to matter to a lot of NFL teams. Having a good, well paid back ups.

Same teams that pay their back ups, keep doing it - Eagles and Chiefs.

Look around and see how many teams really pay their backups good money? Saints have McCown brother. Sure they wasted a few draft picks to find heir apparent.

But teams know if their starter gets hurt, the season is over. Guys like Daniel wont make much difference.

Seahawks have Boykin who was UDFA. Pats always use draft picks in 2nd or 3rd or later rds to find back ups. Yes, they have burned through a few until they found jimmy G.

What makes you think Chase Daniel is going to make 3 to 5 M, or even demand that much? Again Philly paid him that because they brought him in to be a starter. That was their ****-up, not his.

Can you name one team in the NFL right now that is trying to sign Chase Daniel to be their starter? If not, he's going to have to settle for back-up wages and hope for the best. Not only does almost every team in the NFL have their starter, almost every team in the NFL has their back-up too.

So right now he is competing with the Kellen Clemens of the world for a job in the NFL.

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What makes you think Chase Daniel is going to make 3 to 5 M, or even demand that much? Again Philly paid him that because they brought him in to be a starter. That was their ****-up, not his.

Can you name one team in the NFL right now that is trying to sign Chase Daniel to be their starter? If not, he's going to have to settle for back-up wages and hope for the best. Not only does almost every team in the NFL have their starter, almost every team in the NFL has their back-up too.

So right now he is competing with the Kellen Clemens of the world for a job in the NFL.

Right. Like I said earlier
1) had back up QB been discussed or by default, its Clemens. And I think its been discussed since Geno Smith was discussed

2) with Daniels released - has his name been mentioned as a candidate for back up QB? If yes, have they called his agent

Due diligence - I just hope they are doing it

In other news, sad to say, Brock Hekking was released. So, team needs a linebacker, the team is going to sign Donta HIghtower!!! Or Manti Te'O. Or nobody. No cap savings. In fact, 2500 cap hit . Yes 2500 cap hit of dead money.